Portuguese Way Cycle - Lisbon to Porto

What's Included

• Accommodation
  9 nights in hotels and guesthouses

• 9 breakfasts. Breakfasts are usually continental inclusive of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices.

• 9 nights in a combination of 3-4 star hotels & farmhouse B&Bs on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities

• Mountain bike rental (standard model) with repair kit, lock, panniers, water bottle & pump (gel saddle, toe clips, SPD pedals; bike upgrade options available: Advanced MTB or electric bikes: e-touring, e-MTB). A standard trekking bike is also available on

• Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess

• Digital information pack with route notes & GPX

• Pilgrim's Passport

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Lisbon and from Porto

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Advanced MTB or electric bikes: e-touring, e-MTB, supplement applies

• Entrance fees

• Guide – this is a self guided cycling trip

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees not listed as included

• Transfers not listed as included

• Transfers (an optional transfer is available between Lisbon and Villa Franca de Xira - additional costs apply)

• Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage

• Excess luggage

• Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the GPX files

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Lunches, drinks, and dinners

• Tour guide – this is a self guided cycling trip

• Travel insurance

• Excess baggage charges - please advise us if you will have more than one bag weighing a max of 20kgs as extra charges will apply for additional pieces of luggage. Please do not tie smaller bags onto your main luggage as we only include one bag and they wi

• Helmet rental. Helmets are available for purchase or bring your own.

• Helmet rental. Helmets are available for purchase or bring your own

• Handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app / GPX files

Grading

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING – GRADE 4
The cycling is moderate to challenging (4) grade with daily cycling distances from 30 to 60km / 18.5 to 37mi over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to hilly. There will be some dirt roads as well as the occasional rocky path used during this tour. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a good to high level of fitness. Minor roads with reduced traffic are customary on this trip and we recommend that you familiarise yourself with road cycling in light traffic in order to participate. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.